your total travel solutionBryan Habana beating the superjumbo over 200m from a standing start (CliCK Here). The winners will travel to Johannesburg on BA’s new direct A380 flights

Website wwwtraveldailycomau | Phone 1300 799 220 | Fax 1300 799 221 | Email infotraveldailycomau Page 1

VS drops kangaroo routeVirgin Atlanticrsquos decision to

axe flights between Sydney and Hong Kong (TD breaking news) comes less than a decade after the service was flamboyantly launched by Sir Richard Branson

At the time Branson touted the airlinersquos success in obtaining rights to the route scoffing at then QF ceo Geoff Dixon whom he challenged to dress up as a female flight attendant when the flights launched (TD 21 Jun 2004)

However VS ceo Craig Kreeger now says the SYD-HKG service is ldquono longer considered profitablerdquo due to increasing costs and the weakening Australian dollar - despite the A$ trading at just US69c when the route debuted

VS will continue to operate flights between London and Hong Kong but will cease Sydney operations effective from 05 May

The airline says itrsquos in talks with other carriers to ldquoreprotect passengers travelling both between Hong Kong and Sydney as well as further afieldrdquo with initial options including rebookings with Cathay Pacific in CX Y class for Economy pax W

class for VS Premium Economy bookings and I class for those booked in Upper Class

Affected travellers are also being offered a full refund

The move leaves British Airways as the only European carrier still flying to Australia with daily LHR-SYD 777 flights via Singapore

Kreeger confirmed that Virgin Atlantic staff in Hong Kong and Sydney would be affected with a formal consultation period having now commenced

He said VS would continue to operate its published schedule until 05 May ldquoand customers can be confident booking flights for travel prior to thenrdquo

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T-QUAL to be industry ledgoVernment authority

Austrade has been tasked with overseeing the transition of the T-QUAL accreditation scheme from a government-led program to being entirely industry regulated

Funding of $600000 has been allocated by the Federal Govt to assist with the transfer which will include an open competitive tender run through AusTender

Austrade is currently seeking feedback and input from industry ahead of formal tender issuance

It follows a Govt paper calling for industry input on demand driven infrastructure (TD 09 Jan)

Currently bestowment of a T-QUAL accreditation - a nationally recognised symbol indicating to consumers that a tourism product or service is of an elite standard - is granted by the Tourism Quality Council of Australia

The scheme itself amp businesses displaying the lsquoT-QUAL Tickrsquo are effectively endorsed and promoted by Tourism Australia in its global marketing initiatives

According to a discussion paper issued by Austrade the tender to be issued will be for responsibility

of the program to be assumed in full from 01 Jul by either a single managerial body or a consortium

Duties will include all aspects of the scheme currently managed by Government such as marketing of the scheme itself administration application assessment processes and management of customer feedback obtained from tourists

The successful tenderer will also assume control of the National Tourism Accreditation Framework membership database

Applicants must be able to show a sustainable business model and governance structure with an expectation of further funding to come from industry contributions

As part of the tender the Federal Govt has proposed to either license the use of the registered T-QUAL Tick trademark to the successful bidder or transfer full ownership on the proviso of it being granted a ldquoperpetual non-exclusive worldwide fully paid-up royalty free irrevocable licenserdquo to use as it sees fit

Submissions from industry are open until 21 Feb - CliCK Here to read the discussion paper in full



The journey to the 2014 Formula 1reg World Championship begins with Melbourne hosting Round 1 of the season that will see the last five World Champions battling it out for F1 supremacy A great range of accommodation

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Responsibilities of the Market Manager Australasia include bull Support the existing sales network bull Define and implement the marketing plan for the region bull Implement an efficient web strategy for Australasiabull Develop strategic partnerships to enhance positioning of rail productbull Manage an integrated PR strategy generating broad rail focused editorial both in print and onlinebull Analyse sales amp market evolutions threats amp opportunities bull Manage an office with one marketingweb marketing coordinator (Sydney)

The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years experience in the travel industry with preferably some know-ledge of European rail products a strong Marketing background and some degree of knowledge regards web marketing and e-commerce Autonomy team spirit dynamism and an ability to relate to people from other cultures are key qualities required for the job

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Badgerys Creek decision loomsinfrastruCture Minister

Warren Truss has recommended government approval be given for Badgerys Creek to become the site of Sydneyrsquos second airport News Limited is reporting today

According to The Telegraph Truss plans to issue a cabinet minute for the new airport next week when Parliament resumes with the full support of PM Tony Abbott

The newspaper cites a senior govt official who said ldquoitrsquos [Badgerys Creek] on Barring unforeseen circumstances the plan is for it to go to cabinet next weekrdquo

A final pricetag on the project has not been determined however Trussrsquo minute suggests the cost of infrastructure linking Badgerys Creek Airport to the city will be up to $250 million alone

Itrsquos understood a master plan for Badgerys Creek Airport was submitted last month with a decision likely later this month

In Oct Treasurer Joe Hockey was cited saying a decision for the $6 billion airport was likely to be made within months (TD 23 Oct)

niCotine addicts rejoice - a new hotel search engine will help you locate accommodation around the world ldquowhere all our rooms are smokingrdquo

Smoketelscom brags that site users can save ldquoendless hoursrdquo trying to locate a smoke-friendly hotel pinpointing a search within just 60 seconds

The portal says it has access to over 100000 hotels worldwide

britisH Airways has issued a unique challenge seeking five contestants from around the world to race an A380 on the runway at Johannesburg

The ManVsPlane contest follows last yearrsquos ldquosmash hit viral videordquo which featured South African rugby legend Bryan Habana beating the superjumbo over 200m from a standing start (CliCK Here)

The winners will travel to Johannesburg on BArsquos new direct A380 flights from London Heathrow which will commence operations next week

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Footy tipping regositrsquos that time of year again -

time to start registering for Travel Dailyrsquos annual footy tipping competitions

The first cab off the rank is the Super 15 Rugby Union which kicks off with the first game on Sun 16 Feb 2014

Itrsquos free to register but you have to be part of the Australian travel industry to take part with the major Super 15 tipping prize again being flights to Dubai courtesy of Emirates

To sign up for the competition go to rugbytraveldailycomau

Disney Hawaii dealstHe newly expanded Aulani

a Disney Resort amp Spa in Hawaii (TD 17 Oct) is offering a huge 40 discount to eligible travel agents for stays through to 10 Apr - see wwwdisneytravelagentscomau

The property also has a number of offers for clients including a US$500 resort credit for four night stays or a four nights for the price of three deal

For details amp bookings contact your preferred wholesaler

BA to shut NZ officebritisH Airways is set to close

its one-man office in Auckland at the end of next month as part of changes to its commercial operations in South West Pacific

Effective from Apr relationships with the NZ industry and clients will be handled from Sydney

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Restaurant website for QFFFa neW ldquoQantas Restaurantsrdquo

online booking platform for Qantas Frequent Flyers has launched in partnership with the

Dimmicomau booking networkUnder the deal members will

be able to earn Qantas Points when eating out at over 2000 restaurants across Australia

100 points per booking per person are on offer with free live reservations confirmed instantly

Popular eateries on the portal include the Rockpool portfolio operated by Qantas culinary consultant Neil Perry

QF Loyalty ceo Lesley Grant said the majority of members ldquohave great enthusiasm for dining on a regular basisrdquo

Levin lunch levity

Qantas seat selectionadVanCe Seat Selection for

Qantas bookings will continue to be available via ldquoManage my Bookingrdquo at qantascom during the phased implementation of the Electronic Miscellaneous Document (TD Mon)

QF says it will update to the trade by mid-Feb as to when Advanced Seat Selection functionality will be available on the GDSs using EMD-A

QFJL Tasman crsquoshareQantas and Japan Airlines

have flagged their intention to codeshare on the New Zealand route effective from 04 Mar

The International Air Services Commission has confirmed receipt of a confidential codeshare pact with the IASC inviting submissions on the proposal which are due 18 Feb

daVid and Lynne Levin the owners of Londonrsquos ideally located The Capital and The Levin Hotels are in Sydney this week for their annual catch-up with the Australian travel industry

The five star boutique properties in Knightsbridge (near Harrods) enjoy strong patronage from Australians with David Levin telling TD Aussies comprise as many as one in five guests

Special deals currently on offer include three nights accommodation with full English breakfast complimentary wi-fi

afternoon tea or a $50 restaurant credit per person and a round-trip LHR LCY or St Pancras airport transfer priced from just A$1758 including VAT - for details see wwwcapitalhotelcouk

Pictured above from left are Barbara Whitten Anywhere Travel Claudia Rossi Hudson Mary Rossi Travel Don Beattie MTA Travel Lyn and David Levin The Capital London Adrienne Wittemann North Shore Travel amp Cruise Steve Lloyd Cruiseco and Jonica Paramor The Unique Tourism Collection


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Singapore Airlines has opportunities for two motivated individuals to join our dynamic sales team in the Brisbane sales office

Senior Sales Executive Sales Executive (Permanent Full-time Position) (Temporary Full-time Position) Reporting to the Sales Manager Queensland the successful candidates will be responsible forbull Identifying and implementing strategies to generate sales to meet revenue targetsbull Sourcing new business opportunities (corporate groupsMICE leisure) and converting leads into salesbull Forging and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new accounts (Corporate customers and travel trade)bull Maintaining an accurate and ongoing sales pipelinebull Preparing regular reports on market activities and initiatives to enhance the Companyrsquos position in the marketbull Representing the Company at seminars conferences product launches trade and public exposThe successful candidates will need to demonstrate the followingbull Proven business development skills within corporate travel procurement or travel industry or bothbull Sound industry knowledgebull Proficiency in PC skills including Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excelbull Excellent time managementbull Superior negotiation presentation and communication skillsbull Willingness to travel within QLD interstate and overseasbull Australian citizenship or Permanent Residency statusbull Current drivers license and own carExperience within the travel industry with a business development background would be an advantageQualified candidates are invited to send their application by 5pm Tuesday 11 February 2014 to Michael Kirkby Sales Manager QLD via info_bnesingaporeaircomsg or by mail to GPO Box 49 Brisbane QLD 4001 Please indicate clearly which position you are applying for Applications will be treated in strict confidence

Inside look at CarnivalintrePid Travelrsquos day-tour

division Urban Adventures has launched a limited opportunity for travellers to see rehearsals of the annual Rio Carnival parade held between 28 Feb-04 Mar

The six-hour behind-the-scenes tour is available only for the next three weekends ahead of the iconic party and takes place on Sat evenings priced from $194pp - see wwwurbanadventurescom

Narrows temp closuretHe Sunshine Coastrsquos Narrows

Escape Rainforest Retreat is set to temporarily close from next week for a month-long upgrade utilising funds received via a T-QUAL grant

Works will include installation of brand new kitchens amp bathrooms in each of the six cottages a free wi-fi connectivity system new soft furnishings and colour scheme

To better cater to the Chinese market the property will also be fitted with Chinese interpretive signage for the adjacent Great Hinterland rainforest trails

Merpati wings clippedindonesian domestic airline

Merpati Nusantara Airlines has cancelled all operations until the end of next month at the earliest due to a financial restructuring

Flight crew and ground staff have reportedly not received wages for the past three months with the airline also struggling to meet insurance premiums and fuel bills

Cromwell Strip debutCaesars Entertainment will

open a new 188-room boutique property on the Las Vegas Strip to be known as The Cromwell

The new property will occupy the site formerly operating as Billrsquos Gamblin Hall amp Saloon

Closure of Billrsquos was announced last year (TD 19 Mar) with the original plan calling for a lifestyle hotel and resort to be branded as Gansevoort Las Vegas

Thai AAX AOC ticktHailandrsquos air regulator

has approved an Air Operatorrsquos Certificate for Thai AirAsia X - an offshoot of the Kuala Lumpur based budget carrier AirAsia X

The new carrier plans to operate A330-330s on long-haul routes from Don Mueng Intrsquol Bangkok

tWelVe high-performing Magellan Travel Group members have just landed in Helsinki as part of an exclusive Scandinavian educational

Agents from Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and Perth are in tow on a search for the awe-inspiring Northern Lights and other highlights

The group are flying to Europe courtesy of Emirates and Finnair and will also visit Ivalo Tallinn and Stockholm participating in activities including cross country skiing snowmobile safari and winter fishing

Diane Rawlings Where2travel Sue Watts Platinum Travel Trevor Jones MTG Emma Whiting Emma Whiting Travel and Judy Tanner from Aurora Travel are pictured aboard their Emirates flight to Dubai ex Melbourne

Agents seeking Northern Lights



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We are currently seeking a highly motivated Sales Executive with previous travel industry field sales experience to work in this newly created position on a defined portfolio of Discoverrsquos clientsThis diverse role will suit an energetic individual who will be responsible for calling on travel agents developing new and nurturing existing business relationships perform product training to agents and attend trade shows as required The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years work experience in a similar roleDiscover the World has over 80 offices in more than 60 countries and is the largest travel representation company with more than 70 clients worldwide Our Australian office currently represents nine international travel brands including Hurtigruten Variety Cruises Expedia TAAP Caesars Entertainment Resorts amp Hotels ChinaTourscom and a number of airlines and operates a successful cruise wholesale division Discover the World CruisingCompetitive remuneration based on experience Please send all applications to hrdiscovertheworldcomau Applications close on 7th February and only successful candidates will be contacted

Sales Executive Sydney based

AFTA UPDATEThe latest updates from AFTArsquos

Chief Executive Jayson Westbury

THE travel industry is rightfully afloat with anticipation this week as Sydney plays host to the inaugural Australasian Cruise3Sixty event and the CLIA Awards which will be held this coming Saturday nightTravel agents have fallen in love with cruising and there is no doubt that Australian travellers have also As a travel category the growth in departures from Australia and Australians taking a cruise is amazing and the local travel industry is very fortunate so many of the most awesome ships sail to our ports allowing us Aussies to enjoy a local based departure But even without the sailings from our shores the cruise category - including wandering down rivers from Asia to Europe and all places in between and the many other cruise options - is connecting with Aussies The numbers speak for themselves and from the consistent advertising product innovation and development I donrsquot see any ldquorough waterrdquo on the horizon for this wonderful travel category In an industry that can sometimes get very hung up on what airlines are doing or not doing it occurs to me that there is a genuine connection between cruising and travel agents And there are many really good stories to be told about cruise companies and their plans So to the many travel agents that have already ldquogot on boardrdquo with the cruising phenomena congratulations and I hope you are taking part in the CLIA events at the end of this week To those travel agents who have not yet found their ldquoshiprdquo now is your time as cruising is definitely going to stay and bring with it a load of success for the industry and importantly travel agents into the future As with all awards nights there can only be one winner in a category so I wish all those who are in the running for a CLIA Award the very best of luck and I hope that Sydney and the Australian travel industry host a wonderful Cruise3Sixty event this week Best wishes to all involved

Adina additiontoga Hotels says it will soon

begin construction of the grouprsquos second Adina Apartment Hotel in Frankfurt slated to open in 2016

Featuring 180 studioapartment options Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Messe will be located in Europaviertel

It builds on Adinarsquos success at its nearby Neue Oper property

More earlybird timeuniWorld has extended its

early booking savings of up to $1000 per couple on select 2014 European and China river cruise sailings until 28 Feb

Bush fishing packagebamurru Plains in the Top

End is converting its luxury camp into a fishing lodge between Feb and Apr offering three- to six-day packages priced from $2350ppts

Packages include accom all meals beverages (beer wine amp soft drinks) and daily guided fishing trips from now until 28 Apr - see bamurruplainscom

Aava comp winnerCongrats to TravelManagersrsquo

Cassandra Zayonce who has been chosen as the winner of last weekrsquos Aava Resort competition which appeared exclusively in TD

Cassandra has won a three night stay for two people at Aava Resort amp Spa in Thailand

Virgin including foodComPlimentary snacks and

refreshments will be offered on much of Virgin Australiarsquos east-coast network from today after a successful month-long trial

Passengers on all scheduled flights between Brisbane Sydney and Melbourne will now be provided with a snack amp beverage irrespective of the fare purchased

Snacks will range from banana break cheese and crackers to muffins and biscuits alongside an expanded drinks policy which will now also offer juice with all-day coffee tea and water

All flights between mainland capital cities will also now include a soft drink or a selection of beer and wine on selected weekday afternoon flights between 4-7pm

ldquoWe will continue to review the offering to ensure it is meeting our guestrsquos needsrdquo a VA spokesperson told Travel Daily



If you are interested in this position and have the necessary skills qualifications and experience that we require please send your cover

letter and resume to Nicole Robertson HR Advisor on employmentscenictourscom

Are you the best Product Delivery ManagerScenic Tours is the leading travel company in Australia with operations and offices in all States and overseas in New Zealand USA Canada UK and Europe Our products are global and vary from river cruising to coach touring with the common objective of exceeding customer expectations as ldquoThe Ultimate Luxury ExperiencerdquoWe are currently looking for a Product Delivery Manager focused on guest satisfaction exceptional tour operations and continuous improvement The Product Delivery Manager is responsible for a team of exceptional Tour Directors who are based on the road and in the office This is a senior role within our dynamic and ever growing company and the successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to

bull Adhering to our 5 star quality ensuring the smooth delivery of all toursbull Human resourcing including all recruitment personnel management preparation allocation and performance management of internal and third party tour directorsbull Management of the documentation tools and support for tour deliverybull Budget management bull Management and analysis of Quality assurance

Naturally you willbull be a methodical and dedicated planner with organisational skillsbull be able to handle challengesbull be able to mitigate risk through planning and proceduresbull be a coach and mentor for our remote tour directors as well as office team members bull be an coach and communicator with appropriate management skills

This is a key role within the organisation and you will be required to demonstrate a high level of leadership to travel and be available after hours

BENTOURS

Tales from the Inside


The Trafalgar difference

Justine Pichaloff Travelworld Kotara said ldquoI must say Irsquom usually one of the first to recommend a FIT package as the preferred way to travel through Rome Florence and Venice however as clicheacute as it may sound upon experiencing my first ever guided holiday I was very surprised to have so many defining moments I was completely blown away by the professionalism perfectly balanced itinerary featuring plenty of free time the number of inclusions experienced team and most of all the unexpected surprises that Trafalgar offered myself and the group during our entire triprdquo

Justine travelled as a guest of Trafalgar on an agent famil to Italy - November 2013

Solomon extra weightPassengers travelling with

Solomon Airlines can now take advantage of increased baggage allowance which has been bulked up by 10kgs in both Economy and Business class

Effective immediately on intrsquol flights checked baggage limits are 30kgs and 40kgs respectively

TripAdvisor flight toolPassengers will be able to

submit cabin photos and review inflight amenities and services as part of a redesigned Flights Search product from TripAdvisor

The enhanced travel review platform will also see the addition of a flight aggregator allowing users to search multiple websites for the cheapest air seats

TripAdvisor Flights will allow pax to advise which amenities and features are available on different aircraft types operating a service from wi-fi personal power points and availability of extra legroom

ldquoThe new TripAdvisor Flights experience provides transparency into the complete in-flight experience to enable flyers to make the best booking decisionrdquo TripAdvisor Flights general manager Bryan Saltzburg said

Hello CTM sailorretired Admiral Robert Natter

from the US Navy has today been named as a North America-based independent non-exec director for Corporate Travel Management

Chairman Tony Bellas said Admiral Natter has assisted CTM in a consultancy role since Sep and ldquobrings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the North America marketrdquo

Bellas added Admiral Natterrsquos ethos was closely aligned with CTMrsquos values business operations and growth aspirations

CarniVal Australiarsquos shoreside team this week celebrated the success of Seven Networkrsquos 4-hr Australia Day public holiday Sunrise broadcast which took place aboard the Pacific Jewel

It marked the first ever live broadcast of a television program aboard a ship while at sea

In writing to PampO Cruisesrsquo Pacific Jewel Captain Stefano Ravera Carnival Australia ceo Ann Sherry thanked both the shipside and shoreside teams for their efforts

The historic broadcast played a major role in significantly raising

the profile of cruising as a holiday mode in a positive way

Sherry is pictured above centre toasting to her team at the cruise linersquos Sydney headquarters

EK expands Nigeriaemirates will launch a new

linked route into Nigeria from 01 Aug with a service to Abuja and Kano using an A340-500 aircraft in a three-class configuration

The new route will be on top of the carrierrsquos existing twice daily B777-300 services to Lagos



Travel Daily is Australiarsquos leading travel industry publicationProduced each weekday since 1994 the newsletter is first with the latest industry news and is available by paid subscription to people within the travel industry Sign up for a free 14 day trial subscription at wwwtraveldailycomauPostal address PO Box 1010 Epping NSW 1710 Australiastreet address 441 Rawson St Epping NSW 2121 Australia P 1300 799 220 (+61 2 8007 6760) f 1300 799 221 (+61 2 8007 6769)

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Aircalin is the international airline of New Caledonia and has recently announced weekly services between Melbourne and NoumeaAircalin GSA The Walshe Group is seeking a results orientated individual with previous travel industryairline experience and a passion for sales in the Melbourne area This role is responsible for representing Aircalin and promoting tourism to New Caledonia via developing key relationships within the Victoria travel industrySuccessful applicants must possess the following

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be forwarded no later than Friday 14 February 2014 via email to applicationswalshegroupcom

Sales Executive ndash Melbourne

Tahiti FC incentiveinfinity Holidays has launched

a new travel agent incentive with places on a luxury mega-famil to Tahiti up for grabs

Attendees on the famil will stay at the St Regis Bora Bora and the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort participating in activities such as feeding manta rays jet-skiing and sunset cruising on the lagoon

All Flight Centre Travel Group outlets are eligible to enter with places going to the Top 25 stores showing the most improved sales before 30 Apr

EVA accepting UATPtaiWanese carrier Eva Airways

has advised it is now accepting Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP) credit card sales via BSP

According to an official notice restrictions on all other credit cards remain in place with ADMs issued for all charge reversals occurring due to erroneous use

Contact BR for enquiries

Dutch W Hotel debutstarWood Hotels amp Resorts

Worldwide will introduce its boutique W Hotels brand to the Dutch market later this year when it unveils the W Amsterdam

Positioned on the prestigious Dam Square in Amsterdamrsquos CBD the property will feature 169 rooms and suites including one Extreme Wow (Presidential) Suite

NBO advance arrivalsHeigHtened security

measures have been put in place by authorities at Kenyan Airports according to a DFAT travel notice

Travellers are being advised to arrive at the airport an additional hour ahead of normal to complete enhanced screenings formalities

Phase 3 of Tas promotourism Tasmania has rolled

out Phase Three of its lsquoGo Behind the Sceneryrsquo marketing campaign earlier than slated to continue to build on booking momentum

The $66 million promo builds on earlier phases launched in Mar amp Aug last year which according to research has been successful in raising peoplersquos awareness of Tasmania as a holiday destination

Hitting TV screenings in Sydney and Melbourne first marketing is also spread across print online amp outdoor advertising until 05 Apr

Minister for Tourism Scott Bacon said co-op deals with air carriers amp travel partners was ldquoan important partrdquo of Tasmaniarsquos new five-year tourism marketing strategy

St Patrsquos Tempo tourtemPo Holidays is promoting

a four-day package that takes in the St Patrickrsquos Festival in Ireland operating on 14 15 and 16 Mar

Priced from $673ppts the offer includes three nights accom in Dublin a hop-on hop-off bus tour of the city admission to Irelandrsquos top tourist site - the Guinness Stonehouse daily brekkie and return transfers - 1300 362 844

ACL ship designationameriCan Cruise Lines has

revealed it will operate the first of four new riverboats (TD 17 Dec) on the Mississippi and Columbia Rivers from 15 Mar 2015

Vice president said demand for Mississippi voyages was ldquohighrdquo

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PERTH ndash SALARY PACKAGE UP TO $60K (DOE) Are you a talented corporate travel consultant looking for

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sure to tick all the boxes Working for this global TMC you will be servicing large market accounts in the comfort of your

own home You must have the ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic have strong GDS skills amp exceptional

airfares knowledge in addition to a min 2 years corporate consulting experience to be able to apply for this role

MANAGE YOUR TEAM TO SUCCESS INBOUND TRAVEL MANAGER

MELBOURNE (INNER) ndash SALARY PKG UP TO $60K (DOE) Our client a reputable travel company is seeking an

experienced manager to join their team Specialising in inbound travel for the Japanese market this role will see you

responsible for mentoring motivating and supporting a team of consultants In additional you will also be the point

of contact for ground suppliers in negotiating rates products and tours To be considered for this role you must have

previous management experience (inbound travel experience preferred) amp be fluent in English amp Japanese

WHOLESALE TRAVEL IS BOOMING IN 2014 RESERVATION TRAVEL CONSULTANTS

MELBOURNE ndash SALARY PACKAGE UP TO $80K (OTE) Have you ever wondered what is so great about wholesale

travel Working behind the scenes you will establish strong relations with agents over the phone amp via email assisting to develop book amp confirm intricate itineraries You have the

opportunity to become a specialist consultant in a particular destination offered amazing famils amp the potential to earn a

generous salary package without working late nights amp weekends If you have previous consulting experience we

can help get your foot into wholesale

YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO WORK EVERYDAY TRAVEL TEMPS

ACROSS QLD - UP TO $25 PH + SUPER If you are in between jobs or want some additional income why not register as a travel temp consultant With a wide range of roles across QLD in retail corporate product and wholesale this could also be your chance to trial something new Working as a temp you can choose when and where

you want to work giving you the freedom a full-time position doesnrsquot allow whilst still earning top dollar Min 2 yrs

recent consulting experience including a GDS is required Contact us today and start working tomorrow hellip

FOR ALL THE BEST VACANCIES VISIT wwwaaappointmentscom NSW amp ACT - 02 9231 6377 - applyaaappointmentscomau

VIC WA amp SA - 03 9670 2577 - recruitaaappointmentscomau QLD amp NT - 07 3229 9600 - employmentaaappointmentscomau

GROUPS GALORE X 3 ROLES TEMPORARY TRAVEL CONSULTANTS

SYDNEY CBD - MULTIPLE ROLES AVAILABLE ROLE1 Enjoy booking specialist group touring for a niche

market including student groups amp high-end private groups Galileo exp preferred

ROLE 2 Create wonderful worldwide group travel including luxury weddings amp more Amadeus exp preferred

ROLE 3 Exciting event Management Company seeks an extraordinary travel consultant to book luxury travel

extensions Amadeus exp preferred Send your CV to AA today

LUXURY LESIURE amp 5 STAR CORPORATE TEMPORARY TRAVEL CONSULTANT SYDNEY CBD - TOP HOURLY RATE

Enjoy working for a high-end luxurious travel brand where you will create beautiful worldwide travel packages

With both a leisure amp corporate area of the business this is a great chance for a leisure consultant to try corporate or a corporate consultant to live in the shoes of a leisure

consultant for a while Temp role to start ASAP Monday to Friday only amp a top hourly rate on offer GDS amp back-office required experience required (SAM preferred) Apply today

to hear about this amp other fabulous roles

SPECIALIST BDM ROLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

MELBOURNE ndash SALARY PACKAGE UP TO $84K (DOE) Are you an experienced on the road sales executive Do you

want to work in a specialist role promoting an exotic destination We have an exciting on the road position

working for a fantastic company who specialise in tailor made trips to Africa With a car laptop and phone on top of

a high base salary you would be crazy to miss this opportunity So if you have previous on the road experience

with a passion for all things Africa then we suggest you contact us today to find out more about this role

BEACH SUN amp SURF RETAIL amp LEISURE CONSULTANTS GOLD COAST ndash UP TO $55K PKG

Leave the big smoke behind and lead a more laid back lifestyle by joining this prestigious leisure agency If you long for the good old days when service amp experience was more

important than price beats and targets then you will love working here Servicing your more discerning travelers you

will be creating tailored made itineraries amp luxurious holidays A generous package supportive team amp excellent perks are on offer for the right candidate Min 2yrs leisure or

retail amp outstanding customer service skills are a must

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

At AA we have been cooking up a storm If you are eager to try some appetizing

new options register today and indulge in these gastronomic delights



Turkey From classical Istanbul and Capadoccia to the hidden gems in the East with year round departures staying in 4 star

hotels and using local guides wersquore genuine adventures done in style

o n thetous

wwwonthegotourscom t 1300 855 684

NONSTOP SERVICE FROMSYDNEY TO THE US Connect to the US with daily flights to New York-JFK from Sydney via Los Angeles

For details visit deltacom or call 1800 458 368

Travel from Melbourne and Brisbane is also available with our codeshare partner Virgin Australia

EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS EXTENDED

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Book and deposit by 28 February 2014


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The only non-stop flights from MEL-NOU start 6 June 2014

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NEW MEL-NOU

T-QUAL to be industry ledgoVernment authority

Austrade has been tasked with overseeing the transition of the T-QUAL accreditation scheme from a government-led program to being entirely industry regulated

Funding of $600000 has been allocated by the Federal Govt to assist with the transfer which will include an open competitive tender run through AusTender

Austrade is currently seeking feedback and input from industry ahead of formal tender issuance

It follows a Govt paper calling for industry input on demand driven infrastructure (TD 09 Jan)

Currently bestowment of a T-QUAL accreditation - a nationally recognised symbol indicating to consumers that a tourism product or service is of an elite standard - is granted by the Tourism Quality Council of Australia

The scheme itself amp businesses displaying the lsquoT-QUAL Tickrsquo are effectively endorsed and promoted by Tourism Australia in its global marketing initiatives

According to a discussion paper issued by Austrade the tender to be issued will be for responsibility

of the program to be assumed in full from 01 Jul by either a single managerial body or a consortium

Duties will include all aspects of the scheme currently managed by Government such as marketing of the scheme itself administration application assessment processes and management of customer feedback obtained from tourists

The successful tenderer will also assume control of the National Tourism Accreditation Framework membership database

Applicants must be able to show a sustainable business model and governance structure with an expectation of further funding to come from industry contributions

As part of the tender the Federal Govt has proposed to either license the use of the registered T-QUAL Tick trademark to the successful bidder or transfer full ownership on the proviso of it being granted a ldquoperpetual non-exclusive worldwide fully paid-up royalty free irrevocable licenserdquo to use as it sees fit

Submissions from industry are open until 21 Feb - CliCK Here to read the discussion paper in full








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